Disc brakes?

[bigd1101]

I went ahead and bought disc brakes but another Merc guy says I need a power brake booster or the wheels will lock up if I try to use the old single master. Yikes! The cars brakes are good but not real responsive, as you really have to put some foot pressure on them. That is why I was going to put discs on the front, but now I don't know. The guy said just get a booster master and keep the drums. Any suggestions? I might bag putting on the discs if that causes more problems than necessary, and just get the booster, but not really sure what and where to get it? eBay has a boatload, and some "say" it will fit the 53, but we all have been down that road. I'm brining the car to my mechanic to look her over and I want to improve the braking on this old machine.

Don

[tubman]

Here's what I posted on your other thread :

"I have to agree with "another Merc guy". That car looks like it should be kept as original as possible. I know these cars had "hanging pedals", but don't know if power brakes were an option. I would do some research and see what other folks have done in similar situations.

As an aside, I have a 1951 Ford coupe that, I believe, has essentially the same brake system as this Mercury. In my opinion, my brakes work perfectly and don't require much extra effort. Sure , there is some, but I don't believe that it is excessive. I think you should do a couple of things before tearing into that beautiful car. First, drive it around a bit to get used to the feel of the braking system; you may just find that, once you get used to it, it will be completely satisfactory. If that doesn't satisfy you, I think an inspection and some general maintenance to the system should be performed to make sure everything is up to snuff."

[bigd1101]

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Yes.....I'm leaning in that direction. Just not used to those brakes. I'll have them and the system inspected and give it a go......